Event Brief
Record-breaking heat wave hits West Coast
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET
Summary: The West Coast is facing a winter warm up that feels more like summer, with cities on high alert.
WHO: USA
WHAT: Record-breaking heat wave
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM ET
WHERE: West Coast
WHY: Winter warm up feels more like summer
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